Job Description
Your passion is in what you do, the care you provide, and the dedication with which you serve. It is the same commitment with which our people live their lives, and in turn, share their culture. With Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, you'll serve the over 50 rural communities in the Yukon Delta Region who come to us for care. You'll grow your skills and expertise in a clinically challenging environment, and experience a community environment within a community that will embrace you as one of their own. Serving the people of Southwestern Alaska, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Hospital is a 50-bed general acute care medical facility. Fully accredited by JCAHO, services include adult med/surg, pediatrics, obstetrics, emergency room, as well as outpatient family medicine clinics, pharmacy, lab, and imaging.
Position Summary: This position is responsible for the day to day operation and management of YKHC's Nicotine Control and Research Programs. Oversees the cessation counseling and nicotine prevention activities of the department. Supervises and conducts grant writing and maintenance. Manages tobacco related budgets, reporting and grant requirements. Supervises and mentors all employees within existing tobacco control programs. Provides direction and training for YKHC clinicians, staff and CHA/Ps on tobacco cessation and tobacco use documentation. Responsible for coordinating all community outreach activities and efforts including education of YK Delta Communities. Travel to villages for outreach activities may be required. May be required to provide support and direction to local capacity efforts aimed at tobacco control policy development. Required to play an active role in the Delta Control Tobacco Alliance (DTCA) and serve in other regional or statewide tobacco initiatives such as ATCA.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in health or related field. A public health masters degree preferred.
Minimum Experience: 2 Years experience in a medical service delivery setting; be familiar with addiction. Experience in research and tobacco control activities preferred. At least one year supervisory experience preferred.
License, Certification, Registration: Must be current if applicable. Alaska State Driver's License.
Equipment/Tools: Proven computer literacy, including Email, Excel and Word.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability and willingness to become trained to be proficient in tobacco cessation theory and counseling. Familiar with behavioral change theories. Prefer experience in writing and maintenance of grants. Prefer experience in management of budgets. Fluent English. Prefer Yup'ik verbal and written communication skills
Supervisory Responsibilities: Coordinates the nicotine control and research services for YKHC. Manages the nicotine control and research staff.
Benefits Include:
- Generous PTO - beginning at 4.5 weeks
- Ten paid holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement plans
- Torte Claim
- Loan Repayment
- Employee Wellness Center
YKHC exercises Federal Law (PL 93-638), which allows American Indian/Alaska Native preference in hiring for all positions. Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health
www.ykhc.org
Call us at 1-800-478-8905
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